Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Which of the following is an example of a compulsion in OCD?

Repetitive hand washing

What is the downward arrow technique used for in OCD treatment?

Identifying underlying beliefs related to obsessions

Which of the following is a common theme of obsessions in OCD?

Need for symmetry and order

What does 'act-thought fusion' refer to in OCD?

<p>Belief that thinking about something is the same as acting on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of behaviors or mental acts are considered compulsions in OCD?

<p>Repeating words silently</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims of the lecture on TMS in OCD?

<p>To gain insight into neural circuits involved in various symptoms and neuropsychological aspects of OCD</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of OCD symptom profile involves a focus on symmetry and ordering?

<p>Symmetry / ordering</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifetime prevalence of OCD in boys/men and girls/women?

<p>1-3% boys/men, 3-5% girls/women</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does rTMS stand for in the context of OCD treatment?

<p>Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect the lecture aims to cover regarding brain imaging methods and the study of OCD?

<p>Investigating the effects of treatment using brain imaging methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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